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Devin O'Connor
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JACK Entertainment Executive Says iGaming in Ohio Would Devastate Casinos
A top executive at JACK Entertainment, the Ohio-based gaming operator that owns two gaming properties in the Cleveland metropolitan area, says online casinos would push brick-and-mortar casinos into bankruptcy not unlike online shopping did with...
Jacobs Entertainment Sells Reno’s Oldest House for One Dollar
Jacobs Entertainment has sold what is believed to be among the oldest homes in Reno for just one dollar. Jacobs Entertainment remains on an investment spree in "The Biggest Little City in the World." The...
Pennsylvania Casino Smoking Bill Continues to Linger in State Capitol
Legislation in Pennsylvania that seeks to close the indoor smoking loophole afforded to casinos and certain other businesses passed a House committee last November. Five months later, the measure still hasn't been acted on by...
iGaming Revenue Soaring in New Jersey, Atlantic City Casinos Stable
iGaming revenue in New Jersey hit a record high last month with online slots and interactive table games winning nearly $197.2 million off remote players in the Garden State. The March gaming revenue report from...
Hard Rock Atlantic City Opening Beach Lounge During Memorial Day Weekend
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City will open a new beach concept during the Memorial Day weekend running Friday, May 25, through Monday, May 27. After pleading with federal and state officials to restore...
Mega Millions Reportedly Mulling Substantial Ticket Price Increase
It's only a rumor for now, but reports are swirling that Mega Millions is weighing a substantial price increase for a basic play. Brett Smiley of LotteryGeeks.com reports that sources close to the discussion believe...
Pennsylvania iGaming Participation Grows, but So Do Responsible Play Challenges
A new study of the online gambling market in Pennsylvania finds that participation grew by 5% last year to 16%. It marked the first annual participation increase in the three years of the comprehensive review....
Virginia Skill Gaming Proponents, Small Businesses Bash Governor’s Amendments
Skill gaming proponents in Virginia say Gov. Glenn Youngkin's (R) amendments to legislation passed by the General Assembly that seeks to allow certain businesses to house the machines goes too far. Youngkin returned the skill...
Cordish Unveils Revamped $1.4B Mixed-Use Development and Casino for Petersburg
The Cordish Companies on Monday unveiled details of its revamped pitch for a $1.4 billion mixed-use development featuring an integrated resort casino for Virginia's Petersburg. Cordish, the operator of Live! casinos and hospitality districts, first...
Jake’s 58 $210M Expansion to Eradicate Islandia Village Property Taxes
Jake's 58 broke ground today on the Long Island casino's $210 million project that will double the number of video lottery terminals (VLTs) to 2,000. Once complete and the slot-like machines are operational, local officials...
